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Removal and Installation: Removal

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  1. Use the CONSULT-II "EXHAUST SOLENOID" active test to release the air pressure from the rear load leveling air suspension system.
  2. Disconnect the electrical connectors for the height sensor and the rear load leveling air suspension compressor assembly.
  3. Unclip the rubber cover to access the rear load leveling air suspension compressor assembly.
  4. Disconnect the rear load leveling air suspension hoses at the rear load leveling air suspension compressor assembly.
    • To disconnect the hoses, push in on the lock ring using a suitable tool and pull the hose out.
  5. Remove both of the rear wheel and tire assemblies using power tool.
  6. Remove the brake caliper without disconnecting the brake hoses, using power tool. Reposition the brake caliper out of the way using a suitable wire. Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION OF BRAKE CALIPER AND DISC ROTOR ".
    CAUTION:
    • Do not crimp or stretch the brake hose when repositioning the brake caliper out of the way.
    • Do not press brake pedal while the brake caliper is removed.
  7. Remove the spare tire.
  8. Disconnect the two rear ABS sensor electrical connectors.
  9. Remove the two rear drive shafts. Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ".
  10. Remove the rear final drive. Refer to "REAR FINAL DRIVE ASSEMBLY ".
  11. Remove the EVAP canister bolt from the top of the rear suspension member.
  12. Disconnect the parking brake cables from the brackets on the rear suspension member.
    Fig 1: Identifying Air Hoses And Rear Load Leveling Air Suspension Compressor Assembly
    G02383605Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  13. Set a suitable jack to support each of the rear lower links and the coil spring tension.
    Fig 2: Setting Suitable Jack To Support The Rear Lower Links And Coil Spring Tension
    G02383606Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  14. Remove both of the rear lower link outer bolts and lower the jack to remove the rear coil springs.
  15. Remove the two bolts to disconnect the seat belt latch anchor from the rear suspension member.
  16. Disconnect both of the connecting rods from the rear stabilizer bar.
  17. Set a suitable jack under the rear suspension member.
  18. Remove the six rear suspension member bolts.
  19. Slowly lower the jack to remove the rear suspension member, suspension arm, front and rear lower links and stabilizer bar as an assembly.
  20. If necessary, remove the suspension arm, spare tire bracket, height sensor, rear load leveling air suspension hoses, stabilizer bar, knuckle, and front and rear lower links from the rear suspension member.
    Fig 3: Identifying Rear Suspension Member And Seat Belt Latch Anchor
    G02383607Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
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